Find all the décor, furnishings, and indoor and outdoor touches you’ll need to make your vacation home investment a stellar success, or explore little coastal items to take home to spruce up your own off-island residence with a little coastal style. No matter your ambition, you can find everything you need to celebrate the Crystal Coast in your own home and backyard at the Crystal Coast Home and Garden Show. Celebrating its 38th year in 2026, this annual event is a great way to discover the trends in home décor, landscaping, and much more, while meeting all the area vendors and businesses who brighten up the Crystal Coast, one residence at a time.
Visitors of all ages will have a ball at the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival, which is an annual celebration that has become one of the most anticipated events of the springtime season. Going strong for more than 25 years, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival features a wealth of food, arts and craft vendors, rides, and activities for kids, which will all combine to get attendees into a festive holiday spirit.
There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.
Welcome to "Shorr Thing," an oceanside suite that offers the ideal blend of comfort, relaxation, and coastal appeal. Located just steps from the sand with a private salt water pool and hot tub, this handsome suite provides everything you need for a...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Savor a calming stay at our freshly-constructed coastal bungalow home in charming, historic Beaufort! The coastal-themed 1,781 sq ft. home is located in Beau Coast, a striking new community designed for the ultimate vacation lifestyle. First floor...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...
Appreciate this calming 4th-row ocean view beach home rental located in spectacular Emerald Isle, NC … a two-min. walk to the beach and close to great dining and stores. All of your vacay dreams come true at Whispering Oaks — a casual and chic...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...